Environment

Wildlife Alliance Faces Heat For Burning Villager’s Tractor in Pursat

The Ministry of Environment and Pursat officials have criticized conservation group Wildlife Alliance for burning the vehicle of a Pursat resident for allegedly transporting illegal timber.

As Tonle Sap Drys Up, River Commission Urges More Data Sharing to Address Low Mekong Levels

The Mekong River Commission asked countries along the waterbody to share data of falling water levels in the river, especially in light of the record dry conditions witnessed in the Tonle Sap Lake.

Water Wars: Mekong River Another Front in U.S.-China Rivalry

The two powers' struggle recently moved into the realm of science - with the U.S. and Chinese governments each touting different reports about whether China's 11 dams on the river were harming nations downstream.

Flood Risk for 1 Million in Phnom Penh as Wetlands Destroyed

In Phnom Penh, 15 of 25 lakes have been infilled, with about a third of the Tompoun wetland infilled so far.

Praying for Rain by the Mekong as Monsoon Season Begins

Praying for Rain by the Mekong as Monsoon Season Begins  

Its effects are being felt in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and here in Cambodia where rainfall has been way short of expectations.

Gov’t, USAID Criticized for Inaction Over Severe Forest Loss at Prey Lang Sanctuary

According to the data from the University of Maryland, Cambodia lost 63,000 hectares of forest in 2019, the tenth highest in the world last year, and had seen 26 percent of its tree cover disappear since 2000.

Survey Backs Calls to End Illegal Wildlife Markets

Matt Hunt, chief executive officer at Save the Bears in Cambodia, said the massive change would occur in how people live as a result of the pandemic and said such surveys should back government efforts to shut down illegal wildlife markets.

Thai Activists Raise Alarm over New Proposed Lao Mekong Dam

The MRC prior consultation process normally lasts for six months, during which other MRC members, including Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, can review the project and assess any cross-border impacts.

Koh Kong Police Block Mother Nature Environmental Campaign

In a video posted on Facebook, the police can be seen snatching the bicycles from the activists and loading it onto a flatbed truck, with an unidentified official telling the group that they needed permission for the activity.

Conservation NGO Suspended for Allegedly not Providing Adequate Documentation

While VOA Khmer could not access the NGO’s bylaws, but Article 10 of LANGO requires an organization to provide a list of all its operating bank accounts within 30 days of registration and Article 25 requires annual activity and financial reports.